On Valentine’s Day, Lewis Hamilton enters a sprawling studio space in northwest London and intently stares at the magnificent creature standing off in the distance. “Sh-t,” says Hamilton to no one in particular.

An unprecedented absence for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc has been noted at the Australian Grand Prix. Formula 1 heads to Melbourne this weekend for the season-opening grand prix around the Albert Park Circuit, and Hamilton will be taking part in his first grand prix weekend with the Ferrari team.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton racing a Ferrari for the first time. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen arriving without a lot of mileage in his Red Bull. Lando Norris helping McLaren set a benchmark with his pace in testing.